When Computer Weekly requested results of an inquiry into the Housing Corporation's problematic IT project, it was refused. Why was the report withheld?
Security threats are driving vendors to produce software and devices that automatically update and run only proprietary software with no effort from the end user. The result could be less flexibility and innovation, one expert says.
Case studies: Managing any corporate network is tough enough. Add in factors such as Olympian deadlines and natural disasters if you really enjoy life at the sharp end
According to Symantec's threat report for the second half of 2006, attackers exploited misplaced USB drives and zero-day flaws to steal vast amounts of data. Expect more of the same in 2007.
Those who know where to look could use Google to dig up all sorts of sensitive company information, including intellectual property and passwords, one security expert warns.